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RL03 VZB

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Blue Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

148,053 mi
Last recorded148,053 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL03 VZB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2012 148,053 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 148,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 139,226 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 139,220 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front hub leaking oil,engine leaking oil

Pass 17 Nov 2010 125,764 miles

oil leaks from....engine,front diff.has oil on,nearside front hub,offside front of chassis area.

Fail 14 Nov 2009 103,865 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 103,865 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 83,605 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

nearside front hub seal leaking slightly

Fail 5 Dec 2008 83,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

nearside front hub seal leaking slightly

Pass 3 Dec 2007 70,917 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s rear tyre getting low on tread

Pass 29 Aug 2006 51,601 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 51,601 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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RL03 VZB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Blue with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RL03 VZB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RL03 VZB?

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What year was RL03 VZB registered?

RL03 VZB is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 27 August 2003.

Is RL03 VZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL03 VZB shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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